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Lagenaria siceraria 'Speckled Swan'

Also Known As

  • Speckled Swan Gourd

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 5'-20'

planting zones

  • 2a-11

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Lagenaria siceraria 'Speckled Swan' plant details

Lagenaria siceraria 'Speckled Swan' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagenaria siceraria 'Speckled Swan'

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagenaria siceraria 'Speckled Swan'

USDA Zones: 2a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Non-edible, trailing, paint with acrylics.

Gardening facts about Lagenaria siceraria 'Speckled Swan' plant

How to Grow Lagenaria siceraria 'Speckled Swan'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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